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Thonet Furniture

Austrian, German

For more than 180 years, Thonet — or Gebrüder Thonet — has produced elegant and durable tables and cabinets as well as chairs, stools and other seating that wholly blur the lines between art and design. Widely known as a trailblazer in the use of bentwood in furniture, the European manufacturer has reimagined the places in which we gather.

Noted for his skill in parquetry, German-Austrian company founder Michael Thonet received an invitation from Austrian Chancellor Prince Metternich to contribute Neo-Rococo interiors to the Liechtenstein City Palace in Vienna. The Boppard-born Thonet had honed his carpentry skills in his father’s workshop, where he carried out experiments with plywood and modified the Biedermeier chairs that populated the studio. 

Thonet’s work for the chancellor raised his profile, and the cabinetmaker gained international recognition, including at London’s Great Exhibition of 1851, which featured works created by members of the Arts and Crafts movement as well as industrial products of the day. Thonet showed a range of furniture at the fair and won the bronze medal for his bentwood chairs. He ​​incorporated his family’s company, the Thonet Brothers, with his sons in 1853

Bentwood furniture dates as far back as the Middle Ages, but it is the 19th-century cabinetmaker Thonet who is most often associated with this now-classic technique. Thonet in 1856 patented a method for bending solid wood through the use of steam, and from there, the bentwood look skyrocketed to furniture fame. The works of renowned mid-century modern designers such as Alvar Aalto, Arne Jacobsen, and Charles and Ray Eames that put this technological advancement to use would not be as extensive or celebrated were it not for the efforts of the pioneering Thonet.

Considered the world’s oldest mass-produced chair, Michael Thonet’s ubiquitous Chair No. 14 demonstrated that his patented bentwood technology made it possible to efficiently produce furniture on an industrial scale. Now known as the 214, it won the German Sustainability Award Design for 2021, a recognition of the company’s commitment to environmentally responsible production.

Often called the Coffee House chair — the company’s first substantial order was for a Viennese coffeehouse — the No. 14 remains an icon. Thonet originally designed the chair in 1859, and it is considered the starting point for modern furniture.

The bentwood process opened doors — there were investments in machinery and new industrial processes, and the business began mass-producing furniture. By the end of the 1850s, there were additional Thonet workshops in Eastern Europe and hundreds of employees. Michael Thonet’s reputation attracted the attention of notable architects including Otto Wagner, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

The No. 14 was followed by the No. 18, or the Bistro chair, in 1867, and the 209, or the Architect’s chair, of which Le Corbusier was a fan. (The influential Swiss-French architect and designer used Thonet furniture in his Pavillon de l’Esprit Nouveau at the 1925 International Exposition of Decorative Arts in Paris.)

Thonet’s chair designs also appeared in artwork by Toulouse-Lautrec, John Sloan and Henri Matisse in his Interior with a Violin Case. The noteworthy Thonet rocking chair remains a marvel of construction — in the middle of the 19th century, Michael produced a series of rockers in which the different curved parts were integrated into fluid, sinuous wholes. Thanks to Thonet, the humble rocker acquired something unexpected: style. It was captured in the paintings of Pablo Picasso, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and James Tissot

Thonet is currently split into global divisions. Thonet Industries U.S.A. was acquired in 1987 by Shelby Williams and joined the CF Group in 1999, while the Thonet brand in Germany is owned by Thonet GmbH.

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Creator: Thonet
First Edition Side Tables by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany, 1930s
First Edition Side Tables by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany, 1930s

First Edition Side Tables by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Antwerp, BE

Nesting tables B9 by Marcel Breuer, a hallmark of Bauhaus design produced by Thonet. Crafted from chrome-plated tubular steel and sleek wooden panels, these tables exemplify Breuer's...

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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Bentwood Leather Chaise Longue by Thonet
Antique Bentwood Leather Chaise Longue by Thonet

Antique Bentwood Leather Chaise Longue by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in London, GB

An outstanding antique bentwood leather chaise longue by Thonet, made in Austria and dating from around the 1880-1900 period. It is a most impressive piece, the quality is outstandi...

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1880s Austrian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn
Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn

Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn new handmade rattan seat.

Category

1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Midcentury Thonet Luggage Racks (2 Pairs Available)
Pair of Midcentury Thonet Luggage Racks (2 Pairs Available)

Pair of Midcentury Thonet Luggage Racks (2 Pairs Available)

By Thonet

Located in London, GB

These luggage racks were hand made in the 1960s. Made from oak in the Thonet factory, retaining the original maker's plaque on the base - please take a look at the relevant photogr...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Armchair No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1920s
Antique Armchair No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1920s

Antique Armchair No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1920s

By Thonet, Josef Frank

Located in Praha, CZ

This antique armchair, model no. 752, was designed in the 1920s by Josef Frank for Thonet and originates from Austria. It is made from beech and features an upholstery seat. This pie...

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1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood

Rare Blac Secession Thonet Chair
Rare Blac Secession Thonet Chair

Rare Blac Secession Thonet Chair

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Very rare blac secession Thonet chair.

Category

1910s Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of Four Thonet Chairs Attributed to Otto Prutscher
Set of Four Thonet Chairs Attributed to Otto Prutscher

Set of Four Thonet Chairs Attributed to Otto Prutscher

By Thonet, Otto Prutscher

Located in Vienna, AT

Set of four rare Thonet chairs attributed to Otto Prutscher. Fully restored, upholstered with Backhausen fabric "Blumengarten".

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Art Nouveau Thonet Chair
Art Nouveau Thonet Chair

Art Nouveau Thonet Chair

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Art nouveau Thonet chair.

Category

1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Vintage Massive Coffee Table, Thonet, 1940's
Vintage Massive Coffee Table, Thonet, 1940's

Vintage Massive Coffee Table, Thonet, 1940's

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- made in Czechoslovakia - made of massive wood - good, original conditon.

Category

1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Thonet Model No. 511 Bentwood Armchair, Vienna Secession, circa 1904
Thonet Model No. 511 Bentwood Armchair, Vienna Secession, circa 1904

Thonet Model No. 511 Bentwood Armchair, Vienna Secession, circa 1904

By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Austin, TX

An iconic armchair of the Vienna Secession movement, the Thonet model no. 511 bent beechwood armchair, featuring stunning lines and beautiful proportions. A design tour de force, it ...

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Cane, Beech

Art Deco Vintage Brown Beech Gebr, Thonet Valet Coat Rack 1920s Vienna
Art Deco Vintage Brown Beech Gebr, Thonet Valet Coat Rack 1920s Vienna

Art Deco Vintage Brown Beech Gebr, Thonet Valet Coat Rack 1920s Vienna

By Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage valet or coat rack by Gebrüder Thonet from beech bentwood in brown stained color, 1920s, Vienna. Wonderful and usable valet from the Viennese Art Deco period. Very...

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Dining Chair/Thonet, 1880s
Dining Chair/Thonet, 1880s

Dining Chair/Thonet, 1880s

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Wien - Made of bentwood, beechwood - Restored - Labeled - Good condition.

Category

1880s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Jugendstil plant stan by Thonet
Jugendstil plant stan by Thonet

Jugendstil plant stan by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Jugendstil bentwood plant stan by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Red High-Quality Leather Bauhaus Sofa by Thonet, Chrome, Fully Restored, 1930s
Red High-Quality Leather Bauhaus Sofa by Thonet, Chrome, Fully Restored, 1930s

Red High-Quality Leather Bauhaus Sofa by Thonet, Chrome, Fully Restored, 1930s

By Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Red high-quality leather Bauhaus sofa with chrome tubular steel frame. Period : 1930-1939. Source : Czechia (Czechoslovakia). Maker : Thonet Material : Beech, high-quality leat...

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20th Century Czech Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s
1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s

1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s

By Thonet

Located in Zagreb, HR

Exceptionally rare and collectible, postmodern Memphis design original Thonet dining chairs. Sculptural and geometrically shaped. Sold per piece. Twenty pieces available. Produced...

Category

1990s Austrian Post-Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Thonet dining table for 4 people with glass top
Thonet dining table for 4 people with glass top

Thonet dining table for 4 people with glass top

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Thonet dining table for 4 people with glass top in very nice original condition.

Category

1940s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Glass, Beech, Bentwood

1930s Adolf Loos Office Chair Model 669 for Cafe Capua by Thonet
1930s Adolf Loos Office Chair Model 669 for Cafe Capua by Thonet

1930s Adolf Loos Office Chair Model 669 for Cafe Capua by Thonet

By Thonet, Adolf Loos

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished and finish by shellac. - Measures: height of the armrests are 71cm. - height of seat 44 cm.

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

1960s Antonin Suman Set of Six Beech Dining Chairs, Restored
1960s Antonin Suman Set of Six Beech Dining Chairs, Restored

1960s Antonin Suman Set of Six Beech Dining Chairs, Restored

By Antonín Šuman, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished - Armchairs dimensions: Height: 78 cm ,Seat height 47cm Width: 55cm ,Depth: 56cm ,Height of the armrests: 68 cm

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Office chairs no.6048 and no.6148 by Otto Wagner for Thonet
Office chairs no.6048 and no.6148 by Otto Wagner for Thonet

Office chairs no.6048 and no.6148 by Otto Wagner for Thonet

By Otto Wagner, Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Office chairs no.6048 and no.6148 by Otto Wagner for Thonet. Two tipes of seats. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Leather Bentwood Swivel Armchairs by Thonet
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Leather Bentwood Swivel Armchairs by Thonet

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Leather Bentwood Swivel Armchairs by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Mid-Century Modern, bent maple, swivel armchairs by Thonet with newly upholstered seats, backs and armrests in cream leather. Measure: The arm height is 26 inches.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Maple

Set of 2 Thonet Armchairs, Model B246, 1930s, Restored & Reupholstered
Set of 2 Thonet Armchairs, Model B246, 1930s, Restored & Reupholstered

Set of 2 Thonet Armchairs, Model B246, 1930s, Restored & Reupholstered

By Thonet, Josef Frank

Located in Wrocław, Poland

This set of 2 armchairs was produced by Thonet (original paper labels are still under the seats as you may see in the attached picture) and most probably designed by Josef Frank. Thi...

Category

1930s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Linen, Bentwood

214K chair by Micheale Thonet for Thonet
214K chair by Micheale Thonet for Thonet

214K chair by Micheale Thonet for Thonet

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Ravenna, IT

The famous coffee chair designed by Michael Thonet in 1859 is still considered the world's most successful industrial product. It marks the beginning of the history of modern furnitu...

Category

Early 2000s German American Classical Thonet Furniture

Materials

Reed, Hardwood

Thonet swivel chair no.5541
Thonet swivel chair no.5541

Thonet swivel chair no.5541

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Thonet swivel chair no.5541 in original vintage condition with signs of use.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set Of 6 Thonet Chairs No. 2 Napoleon III
Set Of 6 Thonet Chairs No. 2 Napoleon III

Set Of 6 Thonet Chairs No. 2 Napoleon III

By Thonet

Located in Charmes, FR

Beautiful set of 6 chairs, model no. 2, by Thonet. This model is visible in the 1899 catalog, but these chairs were produced much earlier. Between 1870 and 1880. Late Napoleon III pe...

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Very rare walnut art deco bar cabinet by Thonet
Very rare walnut art deco bar cabinet by Thonet

Very rare walnut art deco bar cabinet by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Very rare walnut art deco bar cabinet by Thonet. Signed Thonet Fabrique en Tchecoslovaque. Professionally stained and repolished with fench polish.

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Austrian postmodern white wood tub chairs by Joseph Hoffmann for Thonet, 1990s
Austrian postmodern white wood tub chairs by Joseph Hoffmann for Thonet, 1990s

Austrian postmodern white wood tub chairs by Joseph Hoffmann for Thonet, 1990s

By Thonet

Located in MIlano, IT

Austrian postmodern white wood tub chairs by Joseph Hoffmann for Thonet, 1990s Set of four tub chairs. The structure is in white painted wood, has a rhomboid decoration on the sides ...

Category

1990s Austrian Post-Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, Thonet, Marcel Breuer, Czechia, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Armchair, Thonet, Marcel Breuer, Czechia, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, Thonet, Marcel Breuer, Czechia, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Restored Bauhaus Armchair Designed by Marcel Breuer and made by Thonet. Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Maker: Thonet Designer: Marcel Breuer Material: Chrome-Pla...

Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome, Iron

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Jozef Gorcia & Andreas Krob for Thonet Model S78
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Jozef Gorcia & Andreas Krob for Thonet Model S78

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Jozef Gorcia & Andreas Krob for Thonet Model S78

By Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Set of six very comfortable armchairs. Made in the 1990s by Thonet in Germany. Classic model, straw back, the backs are slightly damaged on some chairs, see pictures. Designed in t...

Category

1990s German Post-Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Michael Thonet Suite of a Bench and Two Side Chairs
Michael Thonet Suite of a Bench and Two Side Chairs

Michael Thonet Suite of a Bench and Two Side Chairs

By Thonet

Located in London, GB

A vintage suite consisting of a bench and two side chairs in black lacquered solid bentwood by Thonet, Austria, first half of the 20th century. The de...

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Modern Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Cane

Mid Century Thonet Armchairs with Sheepskin Upholstery, a Pair
Mid Century Thonet Armchairs with Sheepskin Upholstery, a Pair

Mid Century Thonet Armchairs with Sheepskin Upholstery, a Pair

By Thonet

Located in Raleigh, NC

Experience timeless elegance with this rare high-back pair of Thonet bentwood lounge chairs, circa 1950. These stunning pieces showcase the masterful craftsmanship of bentwood const...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Original S1047 Thonet Esstisch ausziehbar 1980 Design Tisch
Original S1047 Thonet Esstisch ausziehbar 1980 Design Tisch

Original S1047 Thonet Esstisch ausziehbar 1980 Design Tisch

By Thonet

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten einen sehr seltenen ausziehbaren Design Esstisch von Thonet aus den 1980er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Tisch verfügt über eine wunderschöne Maserung der Buchenholzplatte un...

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1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Original Thonet Piano Stool No. 1, Late 19th Century
Original Thonet Piano Stool No. 1, Late 19th Century

Original Thonet Piano Stool No. 1, Late 19th Century

By Thonet

Located in Schwerin, MV

Collector's item: Original Thonet piano stool No. 1 with upholstery. A swivel stool from the renowned firm Gebrüder Thonet (Vienna), dating from the late 19th century. The piano stoo...

Category

1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Braid

4x Chairs Thonet Nr.717, Gustav Siegel
4x Chairs Thonet Nr.717, Gustav Siegel

4x Chairs Thonet Nr.717, Gustav Siegel

By Gustav Siegel, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Perfect original condition, really exceptionally well preserved. Only the upholstery is new, with woven decor inspired by Gustav Klimt paintings. The wooden bases were perfectly clea...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Thonet Furniture

Materials

Textile, Bentwood

Pair Vintage Leather Lounge Chairs by Thonet
Pair Vintage Leather Lounge Chairs by Thonet

Pair Vintage Leather Lounge Chairs by Thonet

By Pierre Paulin, Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful pair of chrome base leather lounge chairs by Thonet offer exquisite Mid-Century style suitable for almost any seating situation. Sturdy stretchers and vintage leather ...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Thonet Bent Chairs made by ZPM Radomsko
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Thonet Bent Chairs made by ZPM Radomsko

Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Thonet Bent Chairs made by ZPM Radomsko

By Thonet, ZPM Radomsko

Located in Prato, IT

This no.18 chair was designed by Gebrüder Thonet around 1875 and was one of the most popular chairs of Thonet. This set of 4 chairs was manufactured by ZPM Radomsko in the 1960s. The...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Pair of August Thonet Bentwood Chairs by Thonet Bros
Pair of August Thonet Bentwood Chairs by Thonet Bros

Pair of August Thonet Bentwood Chairs by Thonet Bros

By Thonet, August Thonet

Located in Madrid, ES

Bentwood chairs with new silk-blend seat upholstery. Chairs designed by August Thonet, the son of original bentwood furniture designer Michael Thonet. August took over his father's b...

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20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Furniture

Materials

Silk, Bentwood

Austrian antique wooden Thonet armchair with Vienna straw, early 1900s
Austrian antique wooden Thonet armchair with Vienna straw, early 1900s

Austrian antique wooden Thonet armchair with Vienna straw, early 1900s

By Thonet

Located in MIlano, IT

Austrian antique wooden Thonet armchair with Vienna straw, early 1900s Chair with rounded seat in Vienna straw. The structure is entirely made of wood with a round section. The backr...

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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Straw, Wood

Pair of Contemporary S 35 Lounge Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
Pair of Contemporary S 35 Lounge Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

Pair of Contemporary S 35 Lounge Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Norwalk, CT

This pair of iconic S 35 lounge chairs features heavy-duty black leather seats slung over tubular polished chrome frames, with black stained beechwood armres...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Italian wood and Vienna straw Praga chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Ligna, 1970s
Italian wood and Vienna straw Praga chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Ligna, 1970s

Italian wood and Vienna straw Praga chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Ligna, 1970s

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann, Ligna

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian wood and Vienna straw Praga chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Ligna, 1970s. Set of ten chairs with armrests known as the Praga or 811 model, with a wooden structure with a matt bl...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Straw, Wood

Magazine holder no.11803 by Otto Prutscher for Thonet
Magazine holder no.11803 by Otto Prutscher for Thonet

Magazine holder no.11803 by Otto Prutscher for Thonet

By Thonet, Otto Prutscher

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Magazine holder no.11803 by Otto Prutscher for Thonet in original vintage condition with signs of use.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set Of Eight Thonet Chairs, Model No. 4, Known As "daum Café", 1880
Set Of Eight Thonet Chairs, Model No. 4, Known As "daum Café", 1880

Set Of Eight Thonet Chairs, Model No. 4, Known As "daum Café", 1880

By Thonet

Located in Charmes, FR

Set of eight chairs, model no. 4, by Thonet, in Paris in 1880/1890. This model was made for the Café Daum in Vienna in 1849. The frame is made of blackened bent beechwood. The chair ...

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Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

1970s Marcel Breuer for Thonet Stool in Chrome and Off-White Fabric
1970s Marcel Breuer for Thonet Stool in Chrome and Off-White Fabric

1970s Marcel Breuer for Thonet Stool in Chrome and Off-White Fabric

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Marcel Breuer Stool, originally designed for Thonet in the 1920s. This particular piece dates to the 1970s. The stool features Breuer's signature tubular chrome steel frame...

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1970s German Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Vienna Secession Bent Oak Pedestal Tall Side Table Plant Stand by Thonet
Vienna Secession Bent Oak Pedestal Tall Side Table Plant Stand by Thonet

Vienna Secession Bent Oak Pedestal Tall Side Table Plant Stand by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Turn of the century Thonet tall side table and plant stand features an elegant, sculptural frame crafted from warm-toned bentwood with striking fluid curves and straight lines with a...

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Early 1900s German Late Victorian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Oak

Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs, by Thonet, by Marcel Breuer, Czech, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs, by Thonet, by Marcel Breuer, Czech, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs, by Thonet, by Marcel Breuer, Czech, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs Made By Thonet. Designer: Marcel Breuer Maker: Thonet Material: Chrome-plated Steel Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Made by in...

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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Iron

Thonet Bentwood Armchair in the style of Alvar Aalto
Thonet Bentwood Armchair in the style of Alvar Aalto

Thonet Bentwood Armchair in the style of Alvar Aalto

By Thonet

Located in Chicago, IL

1940's Thonet bentwood lounge chair. The chair features bentwood arms and legs that have been lacquered in black (the arms and legs are in original condition with some imperfections ...

Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 1930's Thonet Bentwood Armchairs in the style of Alvar Aalto
Pair of 1930's Thonet Bentwood Armchairs in the style of Alvar Aalto

Pair of 1930's Thonet Bentwood Armchairs in the style of Alvar Aalto

By Thonet

Located in Chicago, IL

This lovely pair of 1930's Thonet bentwood lounge chairs was recently reupholstered in an amazing performance fabric from HBF textiles (Merci Boucle in their Du Jour colorway). The ...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Pair of Thonet Bentwood and Bakelite Stacking Stools, Mid Century Modern
Pair of Thonet Bentwood and Bakelite Stacking Stools, Mid Century Modern

Pair of Thonet Bentwood and Bakelite Stacking Stools, Mid Century Modern

By Thonet, Alvar Aalto

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Thonet Bentwood and Bakelite Stacking Stools. The white bakelite tops are 14" in diameter. Ready for a new home.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bakelite, Bentwood

Secession Dining Chairs by Thonet
Secession Dining Chairs by Thonet

Secession Dining Chairs by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Secession bentwood Thonet dining chairs. Professionally stained and repolished with new handmade rattan seats.

Category

1910s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Thonet chair
Thonet chair

Thonet chair

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Professionally stained and repolished Thonet chair with new handmade rattan seat.

Category

1910s Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood Cane Salonfauteuil Easy Chair Thonet No. 1, circa 1890
Bentwood Cane Salonfauteuil Easy Chair Thonet No. 1, circa 1890

Bentwood Cane Salonfauteuil Easy Chair Thonet No. 1, circa 1890

By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Lucenec, SK

Very rare antique Thonet easy chair no 1 produced by Gebruder Thonet from the late 19th century in a very good condition with new cane on seat, cane ...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

1951 W199 Dining Armchair by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet in Birch
1951 W199 Dining Armchair by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet in Birch

1951 W199 Dining Armchair by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet in Birch

By Walter Gropius, Thonet, Ben Thompson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a W199 Dining Armchair, originally designed by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet in 1951. The chair was produced in Austria in the early 1950s. The design features b...

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1950s Austrian Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Birch, Nutwood

Chair Thonet Nr.402, Jan Kotěra in 1907
Chair Thonet Nr.402, Jan Kotěra in 1907

Chair Thonet Nr.402, Jan Kotěra in 1907

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Designed by Jan Kotera for the National association house in Prostejov. Slightly modified - reduced backrest height, as an adjustment to the salon chair). P...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Thonet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Czech, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Czech, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Czech, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This iconic writing desk from the 1930s is a remarkable example of Bauhaus design. Designed by Marcel Breuer and manufactured by Thonet, it perfectly combines functionality with aest...

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Secession plant stand no.31 by Otto Wagner
Secession plant stand no.31 by Otto Wagner

Secession plant stand no.31 by Otto Wagner

By Otto Wagner, Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Secession plant stand no.31 by Otto Wagner. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Office Armchair in Oak, Czechoslovakia, circa 1930s
Thonet Office Armchair in Oak, Czechoslovakia, circa 1930s

Thonet Office Armchair in Oak, Czechoslovakia, circa 1930s

By Thonet

Located in Zohor, SK

This beautiful office chair was produced by Thonet company. Original burnt in label still slightly visible in the bottom of the chair (see pictures). Made of strong oak wood and plyw...

Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Four Thonet bent beech and perforated wood
Four Thonet bent beech and perforated wood

Four Thonet bent beech and perforated wood

By Thonet

Located in Milano, IT

Four bent beech and perforated wood chairs with cane seats. Thonet manufacture, Austria, circa 1920s.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Secession Thonet Coffee Table
Secession Thonet Coffee Table

Secession Thonet Coffee Table

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Secession Thonet coffee table in original vintage condition with signs of use.

Category

1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

1960 Set of 4 Retro Suman Chairs and Table, Czechoslovakia
1960 Set of 4 Retro Suman Chairs and Table, Czechoslovakia

1960 Set of 4 Retro Suman Chairs and Table, Czechoslovakia

By Antonín Šuman, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Designed by Antonín Šuman 1960, production by Fa Jiton and Ton Czechoslovakia. - Veneered table - folded 85 x 85cm, unfolded 85x127cm, height 76cm. - Chairs with bent beech woo...

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Thonet furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Thonet furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Thonet furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 723 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Thonet were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by August Thonet, Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben, and Franz Schuster. Prices for Thonet furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $145 and can go as high as $27,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,999.
Questions About Thonet Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A bentwood chair is a chair made out of wood that has been steamed and formed into its desired shape. The iconic No. 14 chair made by Thonet is a well-know chair made in this technique. There are many bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Thonet, first locate the maker's marking. On Thonet chairs, you'll usually find it carved into the wood frame on the underside of the seat. Markings may say “Thonet,” “Thonet Wien,” “GT,” “GBThonet” or “GBThonetWien,” depending on the age of your piece. Cross-reference the mark with information published on trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your furniture was produced. Then, you can review Thonet catalogues available online to identify your piece's model number. Alternatively, you can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to perform the identification process for you. Shop a wide range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Thonet is a well known furniture company that was started by Michael Thonet in 1830 as he experimented with bentwood furniture. The brand is known for producing high-quality products with exquisite craftsmanship. Shop a collection of Thonet furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Perhaps the most significant thing about the Thonet chair was that it was the first chair to ever be shipped in parts with instructions that allowed the purchaser to assemble it themselves. As a result, the beech wood and rattan chairs could be mass produced and sold all over the world more easily. Shop a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    A Thonet chair can be any chair developed by the furniture maker Thonet, which has been manufacturing furniture for more than 180 years. However, most people are referring to one designed by founder Gebrüder Thonet. It features a bentwood frame produced with a patent steam method that Thonet patented and a curved seat. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Thonet chairs are marked. You will usually find the brand's label on a tag or burned into the wood under the seat. On 1stDibs, you can shop a variety of expertly vetted Thonet furniture from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not Thonet chairs are stackable depends on their design. The bentwood chairs produced by the company do easily stack, but others like cantilever chairs do not. Find a range of Thonet chairs forms some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Michael Thonet is a German-Austrian furniture maker who designed the famed bentwood chair in 1830. His last name, Thonet, is pronounced “TOE-net,” but it’s commonly mispronounced “tho-NAY.” Shop a collection of vintage and modern Michael Thonet pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    To identify a Thonet chair, look under the seat. Most Thonet chairs will feature a maker's marking. Often, you'll find the Thonet name carved into the wooden seat frame or printed on a paper label mounted on the seat's underside. Because Thonet changed its markings over the years, you can get a rough idea of the age of your chair by comparing the ones on your piece to images on trusted online reference guides. If you need help with the identification process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can be of assistance. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An authentic Thonet chair will have the company’s name with a solid line underneath carved somewhere on the chair. The brand can also confirm the authenticity and age of a Thonet chair via its website. Shop a variety of authentic Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A Thonet-style chair is a wooden chair that has a curvy, bent backrest, a round seat and subtly flared legs. The chairs get their name from the original manufacturer, Thonet, which produced chairs in the mid-century modern style in Europe during the 20th century. Shop a range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To tell if a Thonet chair is real, you can use Thonet's authenticity verification service. To take advantage of it, you will need to take many photographs of the chair from different angles and close-up images of markings and paper labels. You can learn more about the authentication process on the Thonet website. Shop a diverse assortment of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify a Thonet rocking chair, look for the company name. You will normally find it stamped directly onto the underside of the seat, arms or legs. You can find a collection of expertly vetted Thonet rocking chairs on 1stDibs.